Chen Kaige
An image from The Emperor and the Assassin, one of the productions that also features Chen Kaige.
Chen Kaige

Chen Kaige

August 12, 1952 — Beijing, China

Chen Kaige (陈凯歌) is a Chinese film director born on born August 12, 1952. He is a leading figure of the fifth generation of Chinese cinema. His films are known for their visual flair and epic storytelling.

Farewell My Concubine

Farewell My Concubine

1993

Killing Me Softly

Killing Me Softly

2002

To Each His Own Cinema

To Each His Own Cinema

2007

The Promise

The Promise

2005

The Battle at Lake Changjin

The Battle at Lake Changjin

2021

The Emperor and the Assassin

The Emperor and the Assassin

1998

Legend of the Demon Cat

Legend of the Demon Cat

2017

Monk Comes Down the Mountain

Monk Comes Down the Mountain

2015